MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
e-learning have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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